State-of-the-art care meets
unsurpassed compassion

Against cancer,hope STARTs here

Regional Leaders in Advanced, Compassionate Care for Cancer.

At the START Center, we provide leading-edge cancer treatment backed by a deep commitment to advancing toward a new era in cancer care. Our team strives to offer each patient a comprehensive treatment plan that includes multispecialty services, genetic profiling of tumors, targeted therapies, state-of-the-art treatment technology, and easy access to clinical research options you won’t find anywhere else in the region. We also provide comprehensive care for blood disorders and
blood malignancy.

Best of all, this world-class care is right here in San Antonio, making it much easier and more convenient for you to get the treatment, support and hope you need in your battle against cancer.

The fight STARTs here.

State-of-the-art genetic testing for more effective cancer care.

Today, fighting cancer is an individualized effort, with treatment being targeted to each person and the unique genetic characteristics of each tumor. At the START Center for Cancer Care, we are the first in South Texas to provide comprehensive molecular testing of tumors, an essential first step in fighting your cancer most appropriately and effectively. Genetic testing enables us to compare our findings with data gathered through our in-house pathology lab and tumor bank. This allows your cancer specialist to look for specific genetic markers that can help you and your doctor decide which of today’s leading-edge treatments are most likely to be appropriate and effective for you.

Hope STARTs here.

San Antonio has its own team of leading cancer specialists.

When you or a loved one receives a cancer diagnosis, it can be easy to lose hope. But there is hope against cancer with today’s most advanced treatments and cancer-care practices. At the START Center, we’ve built a large team of more than 30 highly trained, experienced doctors with vast knowledge and skill… and who are committed to providing the best possible care for each individual. Our caring medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, oncology surgeons and gynecologic oncologists are clinicians and researchers dedicated to advancing the science of cancer medicine and providing real hope for cure and recovery.

Care STARTs here.

On your side with unsurpassed compassion and commitment.

At the START Center for Cancer Care, compassion is the foundation for all that we do and the centerpiece of how we do it. Leading with our hearts, our mission is to provide the highest-quality care for you or your loved one and to advance cancer treatment. We strive to cure cancer and to improve patients’ quality of life. Also, compassion is why our 30-plus cancer doctors and large team of caregivers are committed to providing inclusive, individualized care and attention for the whole person. From patient advocacy to our atmosphere of caring and support, we are here to guide and accompany you on your cancer journey.

The cure STARTs here.

Leading the way in cancer research and clinical trials.

Cancer care is always advancing, and staying at the forefront of these changes is part of our longstanding commitment to advancing treatment and finding a cure. The START Center for Cancer Care has long been a leader in cancer research, and we are today known for our international reach through our offices in San Antonio, Shanghai and Madrid. We are Texas’ first and largest non-academic-institution provider involved in Phase I clinical trials and one of the world’s largest Phase I medical oncology programs. This means we offer unsurpassed access to the latest care alternatives, offering new hope for people who need it most while improving the overall understanding and treatment of cancer.

Read up on our commitment to cancer research and clinical trials here:

Continuity of Care:

“Quarterbacking” for your best treatment and outcomes.

When it comes to cancer, it’s important to fight on all fronts. This is why our focus is on multispecialty cancer services, like chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation treatment (including radiosurgery, which isn’t surgery at all). It’s also why we serve as the “quarterback” for all your cancer care. You see, our approach is to treat cancer patients in an inclusive, personalized and coordinated way that involves care from a variety of different kinds of specialists and providers. We function as the vanguards of your cancer treatment, facilitating your other appointments and staying informed and involved every step of the way. Why? Because it’s essential to the effectiveness of your care.

Pharmacy Services

Reduce your burden with in-house pharmacy services.

Cancer and its treatment are already challenging enough. That’s why the START Center for Cancer Care provides in-house pharmacy services to make your care more convenient. There are many, many different kinds of medications that can be involved in treating cancer and in the management of other conditions, whether related or unrelated to your cancer. In addition, cancer medications can be complicated and aren’t well understood by pharmacies not specially focused on cancer care.
Whatever your Rx needs, our pharmacy — staffed with credentialed pharmacists and pharmacy techs — is here to make your life easier.